City of Fresno, CA- Airport Systems Technician

Airport Minority Advisory Council; Clovis (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

IRA 125 plan for health and dependent‑

Sick and vacation leave

Retirement through City of Fresno

Bilingual premium pay

Job summary

The City of Fresno is seeking an Airports Systems Technician to monitor, troubleshoot, and repair critical airport system equipment across baggage handling, water controls, energy management, storm water, autoclave, access control, and passenger boarding bridge systems. You will be the first line of defense for outages and coordinate with the Information Services Department and security hardware.

Requirements include two years of experience with mechanical or conveyor systems, a valid California

Qualifications

• Two years of experience with mechanical or conveyor systems.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Ability to pass TSA CHRC and STA.
• FAA 10‑year employment history verification including a criminal history check.
• Must pass department interview and DOJ fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to system outages, troubleshoot issues, and restore service.
• Monitor, install, maintain, and repair Baggage Handling System controls, Water/Energy/Storm Water control systems, Autoclave, access control doors, and Passenger Boarding Bridge controls.

Skills

Experience with mechanical or conveyor

Security systems hardware

People-moving systems

Job description

Overview

Airports Systems Technician – monitors, troubleshoots, and repairs system equipment within the City of Fresno Airports Department, including baggage handling, water controls, energy management, storm water control, autoclave, access control, passenger boarding bridge controls, and related electrical equipment. Acts as the first line of defense for system outages and restores service in coordination with the Information Services Department and airport security hardware.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to system outages or impacts, troubleshoot issues, and restore service.
• Monitor, install, alter, maintain, and repair Baggage Handling System (BHS) controls, Domestic Water Controls, Energy Management Control Systems, Storm Water Control Systems, Autoclave Controls, access control system‑managed electronic doors and gate hardware, Passenger Boarding Bridge Controls, and other electrical equipment.
• Support and maintain field‑level hardware components of the airport’s security systems in partnership with the Information Services Department.
• Document work performed and maintain accurate equipment logs.
• Assist in the preparation of work schedules and coordinate with other departments as needed.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience with mechanical or conveyor systems, energy management controls, security system hardware components, people‑moving systems, or related systems.
• Valid California driver’s license, with proof required at appointment.
• Ability to pass a TSA‑mandated Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and Security Threat Assessment (STA).
• Successful completion of FAA 10‑year employment history verification, including a criminal history check, is required for appointment.
• Must pass a department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprinting prior to employment.

Selection Process

• Written Examination (100% weight) – assesses reading engineering plans and specifications, maintenance knowledge, and principles and practices of airport systems. Must achieve a passing score to be placed on the eligible list.
• The written examination is scheduled for the week of June 29, 2026, and will remain open until filled or a sufficient number of applicants are received.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (city contribution).
• IRA 125 plan for health and dependent care expenses.
• Voluntary 457 retirement plan with Fidelity Investments.
• Vacation leave: 8–14.66 hours per month based on years of service.
• Sick leave: 8 hours per month after 90 days; supplemental sick leave 40 hours per fiscal year.
• Ten city‑observed holidays plus birthday and two personal days.
• Short‑term disability through California SDI program.
• Retirement through the City of Fresno Retirement System, with 5‑year vesting requirement.
• Bilingual premium pay: $100 per month.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621‑6950 in advance of the examination.